What is an overhead pivot gate?

• A. A gate that slides horizontally on a track
• B. A one-piece gate counterbalanced with springs and runs on a heavy-duty track system
• C. A vertical lifting gate
• D. A swinging gate hung from the top edge

Answer: (B)

An overhead pivot gate is designed as a single-piece leaf that is mounted at the top and guided along a track, with springs providing a counterbalance to offset the weight. This setup lets the gate move smoothly and with less effort from the operator, while the heavy-duty track keeps the gate aligned and stable as it opens and closes. This combination—one-piece leaf, spring counterbalance, and a track-guided path—defines an overhead pivot gate. Sliding gates move horizontally on rails, vertical lifting gates rise and fall, and top-hung swinging gates pivot from the top without the same track-guided, counterbalanced system.